Atty. James Corbley Powell
James Corbley Powell is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, consumer debt, maritime law and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.S.M.E. degree from West Virginia University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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James Corbley Powell is a Member based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Powell & Majestro PLLC. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, workers comp, class action, and product liability. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1981), U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1981), U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia (1981), and Pennsylvania (1989). Educated at West Virginia University College of Law (J.D. Senior, 1981) and West Virginia University (B.S.M.E. Dean, 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of West Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Corbley Powell is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, consumer debt, maritime law and 6 other areas of law
- James received a B.S.M.E. degree from West Virginia University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
- James practices at Powell & Majestro PLLC in Charleston, WV and 1 other location
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
James Corbley Powell is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in West Virginia →
James Corbley Powell is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in West Virginia →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James Corbley Powell is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in West Virginia →
James Corbley Powell is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in West Virginia →
James Corbley Powell is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in West Virginia →
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Why local counsel matters in West Virginia
Practicing law in West Virginia. Legal matters in West Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charleston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate West Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in West Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in West Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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